It feels like just yesterday I was waiting to hear my name called to receive my diploma, and now here I am, nearing the end of my first full college semester at Florida Gulf Coast University. To suggest that I was nervous about becoming a college student would be an understatement. I was terrified. I'm not the type of person who's easily accepting of change, and this was the biggest change I'd ever experienced. The transition from high school to college was sure to be a rough one, full of ups and downs, but here on the other side of it all, I wouldn't trade it for anything.
Of course, I was definitely anxious about the classes themselves. Who wouldn't be? Surprisingly enough, though, they weren't as bad as I had feared them to be. I may have struggled with certain concepts from time to time, but I worked hard and did the best I could. At the end of the day, that's what matters. What really terrified me, however, was living in a dorm. I'd never even spent more than a night away from my family, so I was worried I wouldn't be able to deal with being away from home for so long. To my astonishment, I've actually grown to enjoy dorm life and the independence that coincides with it. With that being said, though, I can't wait to be home again over winter break.
The best part of college has been meeting new people. I've made plenty of friends so far, including someone I now consider my best friend. I seriously don't know where I'd be without her now, and I can't imagine how I'd be able to get through all of the obstacles I've faced in college without her. She, along with the other friends I've made, have made college feel much more welcoming than I ever thought it would. I'm grateful for my new friends and excited to make even more in the coming semester.
College may seem scary at first, but once you get your feet off the ground, you'll be free to soar wherever you like. And the best part? For me, it's only the beginning, and I can't wait to see what the rest of my college experience has in store for me.
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